Do you like reading books with multiple protagonists?

Talha Mahmood · Post by **Talha Mahmood** » 11 Jul 2017, 03:00

I enjoy multiple views in a single story if written in a correct manner. I cannot comment on the book because I've just read the sample, not the entire book.

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Jul 2017, 04:46

Talha Mahmood wrote:I enjoy multiple views in a single story if written in a correct manner. I cannot comment on the book because I've just read the sample, not the entire book.

You should read the book, then. It is an easy read and most enjoyed it.

Donnavila Marie01 · Post by **Donnavila Marie01** » 11 Jul 2017, 04:53

Shreyoshi Sen wrote:I like books with multiple protagonists. Though the writers of these books need a pat on their back because maintaining the essence of all the characters throughout the book is quiet difficult.

I agree. The concept of this piece or art was challenging to satisfy. The authors deserve a pat on their back.

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Jul 2017, 04:56

Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
Shreyoshi Sen wrote:I like books with multiple protagonists. Though the writers of these books need a pat on their back because maintaining the essence of all the characters throughout the book is quiet difficult.
I agree. The concept of this piece or art was challenging to satisfy. The authors deserve a pat on their back.

It can be challenging, I agree. I thought this part of the book was mostly done well.

Donnavila Marie01 · Post by **Donnavila Marie01** » 11 Jul 2017, 05:05

micoleon13 wrote:I always find it a little bit difficult to get immersed in the story when there are multiple points of view and stories. It depends a lot on the quality of writing and how often it jumps from one to the other. In this book it was well balanced between them all, so it gave the story more depth

I agree that this book has depth and the authors successfully provided a balance between the three protagonists.

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Jul 2017, 05:19

Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
micoleon13 wrote:I always find it a little bit difficult to get immersed in the story when there are multiple points of view and stories. It depends a lot on the quality of writing and how often it jumps from one to the other. In this book it was well balanced between them all, so it gave the story more depth
I agree that this book has depth and the authors successfully provided a balance between the three protagonists.

Indeed, it depends on a lot on the quality of writing. The switching from one story line to another was done smoothly in this book, I agree.

Donnavila Marie01 · Post by **Donnavila Marie01** » 11 Jul 2017, 06:15

Riki wrote:I enjoy multiple points of view/protagonists if done correctly. Some books I've read showcased very similar protagonists, so I felt like the multiple POVs were unnecessary.

I agree. If the multiple protagonists have almost the same personalities and roles in the story, having many of them is unnecessary.

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Jul 2017, 06:58

Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
Riki wrote:I enjoy multiple points of view/protagonists if done correctly. Some books I've read showcased very similar protagonists, so I felt like the multiple POVs were unnecessary.
I agree. If the multiple protagonists have almost the same personalities and roles in the story, having many of them is unnecessary.

If it isn't done right, it becomes difficult to separate between the protagonists and their voice sounds the same.

Fictions Mistress · Post by **Fictions Mistress** » 11 Jul 2017, 11:43

I really like when a book has multiple protagonists. It allows you to see so many different viewpoints, and as a writer, I think it serves as the perfect creative inspiration. It helps you to think outside of the box.

indubitabubbly · Post by **indubitabubbly** » 11 Jul 2017, 11:48

Sometimes I have to take notes while I read if there are too many strong characters being built up throughout a story. However, I have found these stories enjoyable if I can keep everybody straight.

Harrygx3 · Post by **Harrygx3** » 11 Jul 2017, 18:44

I love books with multiple protagonists, it shows the ingenuity of the author as well as multiple points of view of the same events. It engages you with the book, makes you participate and keeps things fresh.

Vallen Kale · Post by **Vallen Kale** » 11 Jul 2017, 21:08

For me, I love reading books with multiple protagonists. There is nothing wrong with one protagonist in the story but the entirety of the plot will be centered on one person only which can be really boring if the plot of the story is not complex and strong. On the other hand, multiple protagonists are like a refresh page button on the internet: one chapter can be a refreshing experience for us and it keeps the suspense of the story going better.

Jeconiaomolo · Post by **Jeconiaomolo** » 11 Jul 2017, 23:05

Books with multiple protagonists are my favorites especially where they build on one theme. My trip to Adele has not failed to impact this in me. I love such books.

gali · Post by **gali** » 12 Jul 2017, 01:31

Vallen Kale wrote:For me, I love reading books with multiple protagonists. There is nothing wrong with one protagonist in the story but the entirety of the plot will be centered on one person only which can be really boring if the plot of the story is not complex and strong. On the other hand, multiple protagonists are like a refresh page button on the internet: one chapter can be a refreshing experience for us and it keeps the suspense of the story going better.

I agree. The comparison to a refresh button is apt. I like it!

22kcox · Post by **22kcox** » 12 Jul 2017, 07:22

I actually really dislike multiple views or protagonists. Although I know some stories like my trip to Adele makes sense to have multiple protagonists. I think traditionally though my absolute favorite books have a single perspective. I think having only one perspective allows me to really fall in love with characters.